Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Android president Sameer Samat confirmed that Android will not adopt Apple's Liquid Glass design aesthetic, dismissing social media mockups suggesting otherwise.
- The rumors were sparked by a teaser video for The Android Show: I/O, which showed the Android mascot turning translucent, leading to speculation about a design shift.
- While other Android manufacturers like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Samsung have incorporated design elements similar to Apple's Liquid Glass, Google's Pixel devices will maintain their own design approach.
- Google has used Material Design since 2014 and introduced Material 3 Expressive in 2025, featuring natural animations and dynamic color themes, distinct from Apple's unified Liquid Glass style.
- Despite rejecting Liquid Glass, Google is rumored to introduce increased translucency and blur effects in Android 17, which will be officially detailed on May 12.
